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Revisit the play and arrange the given events in chronological order. The first and

last have been done for you.
1. Mr Bhushan arrives home tired from work.

2. Mr Bhushan forgets about a visit from his boss, Mr Rehman.

3. Ramu serves tea and samosas to Mr Bhushan and Mrs Bhushan.
4. Mr Rehman praises Rakesh’s talent and expresses admiration for

the Bhushan family.

5. Rakesh is instructed by Mr Bhushan to cease cooking activities.

6. Rakesh surprises Mr Rehman and Mr Bhushan with his culinary skills.

7. Mrs Bhushan intervenes and calms Mr Bhushan down.

8. Mrs Bhushan manages the situation and arranges refreshments for
Mr Rehman’s visit.

9. Mr Bhushan questions Rakesh’s time spent in the kitchen.

10. Mr Bhushan and Rakesh share a heart-warming moment, discussing Rakesh’s future
interests.

Let’s ponder

A. Read the extracts and answer the questions that follow.

1. These are excellent! (looking fondly at Mrs Bhushan) You really shouldn’t spoil me so,
Neelu. When did Madam send you for these, Ramu? They’re so fresh and crispy and not
greasy at all!

a. Select the tone of the speaker.

i. humourous ii. authoritative iii. caring iv. cheerful

b. What does the speaker mean by ‘spoil’ in the line ‘You really shouldn’t spoil

me ...’? (pamper / flatter/ overfeed)
c. Fill in the blank to create a suitable word.

The speaker A E S the eatables because they are fresh,
crispy and non-greasy.

d. Complete the following with a suitable reason.

The speaker refers to his wife as ‘Madam’ while speaking with Ramu because

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